How to Write 夙
The character 夙 (sù) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 夕 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
夙 is pronounced sù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Early or long-standing..
Common Words with 夙
夙愿
sù yuàn
Long-cherished wish.
夙敌
sù dí
Old enemy or long-time rival.
夙兴
sù xīng
To get up early.
Example Sentences
这是他多年的夙愿。
zhè shì tā duō nián de sù yuàn
This is his long-cherished wish of many years.
他们是多年的夙敌。
tā men shì duō nián de sù dí
They have been old enemies for years.
他每天夙兴夜寐地工作。
tā měi tiān sù xīng yè mèi dì gōng zuò
He works from dawn to dusk every day.
Practice Writing 夙 (sù)
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